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At Côté Gold, we focus on what we contribute, not just what we extract. We believe that in order for prosperity to be sustained, it must be shared, it must support the well-being of our employees and our communities, and it must be achieved with minimal impact to the environment.

Côté Gold is being developed in partnership with the Mattagami First Nation, Flying Post First Nation and Métis Nation of Ontario, Region 3.

The open-pit gold mine is a joint venture between IAMGOLD and Sumitomo Metal Mining Co. Ltd. and is operated by IAMGOLD. We are located near Gogama, Ontario, with access to stable infrastructure and strong connections with our local communities.

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We are hiring a seasoned legal professional to join our team as Senior Legal Counsel, Canadian Operations, supporting our Côté Gold and Westwood Mines. This role is based in Sudbury or at a mine site, with travel as required, and reports to the Vice President, Ontario & General Manager Côté Gold, with a dotted-line reporting relationship to the Deputy General Counsel at Corporate.

As Senior Legal Counsel, you will serve as a trusted advisor to site leadership, providing strategic legal guidance and helping shape operational decisions. You will lead the negotiation, drafting, and management of a wide range of commercial agreements, including procurement, construction, engineering, and service contracts. You will also support the implementation of contract management processes at site, ensuring alignment with corporate standards and supply chain practices.

In this role, you will act as a key legal resource for site leadership, offering insights on legal risks, regulatory developments, and compliance matters. You will also serve as corporate secretary for the Côté Gold Joint Venture, and play a vital role in aligning site-level legal practices with IAMGOLD’s broader governance standards and legal strategy. Your work will include supporting Indigenous and community agreements, contributing to enterprise risk management, and liaising with Corporate Legal and Supply Chain teams to refine contract terms and mitigate risk.

This position requires a high degree of autonomy, sound judgment, and the ability to build trusted relationships across both site and corporate functions. You will be expected to navigate complex legal and operational contexts, influence executive decision-making, and contribute to shaping the legal culture at site.

To be successful in this role, you should hold a Bachelor’s degree in Law and be a member in good standing with the Law Society of Ontario. You bring 8 to 10 years of experience in commercial or corporate law, with a strong track record in negotiating and drafting contracts. Experience in the mining, oil & gas, or construction sectors is preferred. You are well-organized, able to work under pressure, and possess excellent communication skills in English; French is a strong asset. Familiarity with environmental laws and regulations is also beneficial.

We recognize that great talent comes in many forms. If you’re ready to contribute your legal expertise, collaborate across disciplines, and help shape the future of our Canadian operations, even if you don’t meet every qualification listed, we encourage you to apply and bring your unique perspective to our team.

IAMGOLD believes in rewarding outstanding performance with an equally outstanding total rewards package. Our attractive offerings include:

• Competitive Salary and Bonus
• Extended Health, Dental and Insurance Benefit Coverage
• Health Spending Account
• Fitness & Wellness Subsidy
• Employee & Family Assistance Program
• Registered Pension Plan with Company Match
• Employee Share Purchase Plan with Company Match
• TFSA & RRSP
• Electric Vehicle Subsidy

I IAMGOLD is a leading mid-tier gold producer and developer based in Canada, with operating mines in North America and West Africa. Throughout our 30 year history, we have demonstrated our commitment to responsible and sustainable mining practices, and our Zero Harm commitment ensures that we continually strive to reach the highest standards in human health and safety, minimize our impact on the environment and support the development of the local communities in which we proudly operate.

At IAMGOLD we believe that by engaging, empowering and supporting each other, we can achieve extraordinary performance. Our core values guide us; we are driven to excellence in everything we do, we are accountable and operate with transparency, we conduct ourselves with respect and embrace diversity, we grow with teamwork, learning and innovation.